speaking spanish in winnipeg, canada

Also I think I found Narnia. Now just to wait for the snow…speaking of, check the forecast for this week! Anyways we were walking around, because now the Zone Leaders have our car (so I get to experience a real Manitoba winter – outside) and it began to snow! So … More Narnia?

It is getting colder here, it was supposed to snow the past two days but I guess it just couldn’t break freezing. We are hovering at 1C today. The nights get into like -5ish but not at the right times for snow yet I guess. Broke out my gloves and a toque (beanie), and … More Getting Colder

Yes, it really is Canadian Thanksgiving. It is bizarre, Halloween hasn’t even happened yet. Anyways, we had a good week! We got transfer calls and a baptism, and I’ve been out three months. So the mission is opening up two new Spanish areas, so all six Spanish elders will get to serve in their … More Happy Thanksgiving!

I received an email from Cole’s mission just in case anyone was wanting to send a greeting! Thanks everyone for supporting Cole! Take care, Joleen Dear Family and Loved Ones, I know it is hard to believe, but as family and loved ones of missionaries in the Canada Winnipeg Mission, NOW is the time to … More Christmas letters & Packages

Okay so hopefully this email actually works. I was still receiving news of people not receiving emails after last Monday, so be sure to check eldercolemadsen.wordpress.com for the latest. This last week was pretty great. We had exchanges with the Zone Leaders, and it was great to be able to take Elder Owens to … More October Conference

Hello all, First off, I think some of you have had issues receiving some of my past emails, if so, you can find all of them posted to my mission blog: eldercolemadsen.wordpress.com Anyways, it’s been really good recently! On Saturday we started off by doing some service. We helped out at an ice rink … More September 28th

So…Sorry for skipping last week. We had to leave emails early to drive about two hours south to visit a family. But it was totally worth it, because: We had a great time seeing the Hatts. They live in a tiny little not even town. It’s maybe two blocks square. They have a little … More the week of firsts